Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
The FireRescue1 line-of-duty death page provides ongoing coverage and resources related to firefighter deaths that occur while on duty. The page compiles breaking news, incident updates and memorial coverage honoring firefighters who died during emergency response, training or other job-related duties, while helping the fire service stay informed and reflect on lessons that may help prevent future tragedies.
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Deliberations begin in a wrongful death case alleging Rock Falls chiefs showed willful, wanton disregard in the 2021 fire that killed Sterling Lt. Garrett Ramos
Brittney Ramos testifies that safety lapses led to her husband’s 2021 line-of-duty death
The 11-year FDNY veteran suffered cardiac arrest while operating on the roof during an all-hands fire
David Holmes had served as chief of the La Grange Volunteer Fire Department and was on the town council
Craig Simon was a gold badge member of the Napoleon Volunteer Fire Department
Clayton Fire Company Chief John Pridemore hit his head after falling from a scissor lift while cleaning windows
Brian Shanstrom was a dedicated service member, says Libertyville Fire and Rescue Chief Gerrad Goodrich
“Brant [Bice] dedicated his life to the fire service and did so for over 20 years,” the Irondale Fire Department said
“My father, Christopher Roy, was the best father I could have asked for,” his daughter wrote in her victim impact statement
Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner has proposed using a 10-acre portion of a planned cemetery for first responders who have served for 10 or more years
Whiteford Volunteer Fire Company Firefighter/Secretary Janet Holbrook served for more than 25 years
The 21-year-old had a medical emergency at the New York State Academy of Fire Science; his parents expressed gratitude for support but say they still want justice
West Memphis Firefighter Jason Lang was on his way to an EMT training session when he stopped to help
Family members told police that Firefighter Christopher Lalor and the man were longtime friends
The proposal was put forth in the wake of the deadly January fire that killed three city firefighters
Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf ordered flags around the state to half-staff in honor of Beavertown Rescue Hose Company Firefighter Phillip “Craig” Ginter
Keith Morgan, 49, was a member of the Sand Rock Fire Department, as well as a deputy with the county sheriff’s office
Nickolas Ramirez “absolutely loved the fire service and was an outstanding paramedic,” the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department said on Facebook
Investigators finished the on-scene work last week and the structures that burned in the fire that killed three were demolished
Their relatives have different ideas about what actually happened, but they hope further review by law enforcement will lead to answers
The families of Porterville’s Capt. Ramon “Ray” Figueroa and Firefighter Patrick Jones allege negligence, wrongful death and strict products liability design defect
A grand jury holds the man accountable for the death of Forestburgh Fire Company #1 Assistant Chief William Steinberg
Fire Engineer Lyle Crawford served for 15 years, most recently in the department’s EMS division
Firefighter Jesse Gerhard suffered a medical episode at the firehouse on the afternoon after the incident and was rushed to the hospital
The attorney for Momoh Kamara argued that a ‘deep and bitter prejudice’ existed in the city due to media coverage of Christopher Roy’s 2019 death
Lt. Shody Henshaw “was a friend to many and known by all in the SAFD,” a department Facebook post states
Thomasville Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Mark Holt and former firefighter Ernest Kinley were honorary members of the Fair Grove Fire Department
Michael “Turtle” McGuire was a career firefighter and served with the Copperas Cove Fire Department for 18 years
Austin Smith “will leave a void that will be hard to fill,” said fellow firefighter Todd Koch
Steve McCann’s death is the third for the department in 2022
An antique fire engine that responded to Baltimore’s Great Fire of 1904 is now draped in black fabric, honoring the three firefighters killed on Jan. 24
Jeffersonville Fire Department Deputy Chief Bruce DeArk was a “strong advocate for cancer awareness”
Lt. Brett Boss, 38, “was a huge advocate for firefighters around the state,” said Capt. Caleb Feine
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